On View from January 13 through February 17, 2011 at Gallery 151.

Gallery 151 is pleased to announce: “Isaac Aden: Works on Steel”, a solo exhibition by the exciting young artist Isaac Aden. The exhibition features large scale oxidized steel wall works such as Vesuvius (8 x 24 ft.), Vulcan (8 x 16 ft.), and Pompie (8 x 14ft.). Over the last ten years Aden has been perfecting a process he developed to control the oxidation of steel. Situated some were between J. M. Turner and Richard Serra, Aden’s process allows him to create an explosive metaphysical experience. Aden has also developed a subsequent practice, allowing him to make drawings with steel, which will also be included in the exhibition.

“Works on Steel” will be Aden’s sixth solo exhibition in less than one year including two in Germany. Over the past year his work has been included in museum exhibitions at: the Kunst Halle Friedricianaum (Germany’s oldest museum) MassMoca, the SCOPE fair Miami, and Sindelfingen art fair in Stutgart. Aden was recently awarded the Koissak painting fellowship. Twenty five of Aden’s oil portraits “American Women in the Dutch Style” were recently acquired by the New York Public Library and will be on permanent view at the Jefferson Market branch of the New York Public Library.

On View from October 13 through November 17, 2010 at Gallery 151.

Gallery 151 is excited to announce the re-opening of its 350 Bowery location with a solo exhibition of contemporary New York artist John Platt. The exhibition entitled “DOWNTOWN 2010” showcases Platt’s 2010 works that use color and gesture through his unique lens of abstract expressionism. Platt creates visual drama while using color to create emotional content and without representational imagery the viewer is forced to react viscerally. The mediation between organic and mechanical forms is a constant theme in Platt’s work. There is a struggle between the wild, irrational fluidity of paint and the artists struggle to maintain and control it.

On View from March 5 through May 2, 2011 at Gallery 151.

A three-part series, ELEMENTAL explores the integration of art and wellness through an urban interpretation of the Chinese elements Earth, Wood, Fire, Water & Metal. Each show featured in the series will have it’s own essential oil blend that will be heated in the gallery space, acting as the scent of the show. The three part series is designed to help New Yorkers find serenity within the chaos of the city through a total immersion of the senses with visual art, aromatherapy, sound & dance.